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California's Next Governor: Term Limits End Newsom's Tenure as 2026 Race Takes Shape
Governor Gavin Newsom's second term will be his last due to California's constitutional term limits, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 election. Multiple high-profile Democrats have already announced their candidacy while others, including prominent Republicans, consider entering the race.
Monster Waves Return: California Coast Braces for 30-Foot Swells After Holiday Break
California's coastline prepares for another round of powerful waves reaching up to 30 feet, following recent destruction at Santa Cruz Wharf. The system brings heavy rain potential to Northern California while Southern California remains unusually dry, prompting widespread safety warnings.
Christmas Eve Blackout: 40,000 Southern California Homes Left in the Dark
A transformer failure at a Southern California Edison substation disrupted holiday celebrations for thousands, leaving residents to cook Christmas dinners by candlelight. The widespread outage affected public transit and forced creative adaptations during one of the year's most celebrated evenings.
California's Holiday Retail Theft Crackdown Nets 117 Arrests in Major Sting Operation
Law enforcement agencies across California join forces in 'Operation Holiday Watch', leading to 117 arrests and recovery of $38,000 in stolen merchandise. The coordinated effort aims to combat organized retail crime during the busy holiday shopping season through increased surveillance and strategic enforcement.
Caught on Camera: Suspects Discuss California's New Theft Laws During Arrest
A revealing police video shows three shoplifting suspects candidly discussing theft laws while detained in Seal Beach, California. The footage, part of a public awareness campaign, highlights the impact of Proposition 36 which strengthens penalties for organized retail theft.
LAX Holiday Travel Surge: 3.2 Million Passengers Expected Despite Falling Short of Pre-pandemic Numbers
Los Angeles International Airport anticipates 3.2 million holiday travelers this season, marking an increase from 2022 but still below pre-pandemic levels. The airport is managing increased congestion while undergoing a $30 billion renovation project, including a new automated transit system set to launch in 2026.
Marines Lead Innovative Desert Tortoise Conservation at Mojave Military Base
At California's Twentynine Palms Marine base, an unlikely sanctuary dubbed 'Tortoise Gitmo' houses 1,000 endangered desert tortoises. The unique military-conservation partnership combines protective facilities with strict training protocols to help preserve this keystone species facing dramatic population decline.
Deadly Storm Wave Claims Life at California Beach as Extreme Weather Batters Coast
A man tragically died after being trapped under debris by massive waves at Sunset State Beach near Monterey, while another remains missing at nearby Marina State Beach. The incidents occurred as a powerful storm system brought dangerous 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds to California's central coast.
Southern California's Citrus Heritage Faces New Threat as Disease Spreads
Southern California's cherished tradition of backyard citrus growing confronts a critical challenge as citrus greening disease forces quarantines and threatens local trees. This personal account explores the cultural significance of citrus cultivation while reflecting on its uncertain future in the region.
